Elephant Seal Pups Interaction at Drakes Beach

Elephant Seal Pups Interaction at Drakes Beach

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:20 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

Three elephant seal pups are captured in close proximity on a sandy beach. The seal on the left appears to be vocalizing with its mouth open, showing visible injury or markings on its neck area. A darker-colored pup sits in the center foreground, while a lighter gray pup rests on the right. The background shows the blurred beach environment with water and sand. The image captures a natural moment of interaction among these marine mammals during what appears to be their molting or resting period on shore.

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